Registered Dietitian – Illinois Licensed

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Provide exceptional, patient-focused Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for individuals facing chronic and complex health issues, such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, kidney disease, obesity, cancer, and gastrointestinal disorders.

• Conduct thorough virtual assessments and create personalized nutrition care plans that align with the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each patient.

• Draft nutrition prescriptions that are tailored to specific clinical diagnoses and encourage lasting behavior changes.

• Accurately document all patient interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and clear manner.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, including physicians and health coaches, to enhance coordinated patient care.

• Engage in the development of educational content for outreach and patient engagement initiatives.

• Participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts and innovations in care delivery.

• Utilize the latest nutrition research and evidence-based practices in patient treatment.

• Keep all necessary professional credentials, licenses, and continuing education up to date.

• Take part in cross-departmental meetings and contribute to strategic initiatives as appropriate.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, in good standing, along with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field preferred; OR a Bachelor's Degree with RD/RDN status obtained before the Master’s degree requirement takes effect (January 1, 2024).

• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Illinois.

• Excellent communication abilities and a strong dedication to providing patient-centered care.

• Comfort and proficiency in utilizing digital tools and platforms for delivering virtual care.

• Capability to effectively engage with diverse patient populations and various health conditions.

• Strong skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and organization.

• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

• A genuine passion for innovation, public health, and increasing access to nutrition care.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling options.

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and geographical location.

• Opportunity to utilize your expertise to enhance nutrition and public health within a mission-focused organization.

• Support for continuing education and opportunities for professional advancement.

• A collaborative and mission-oriented team culture, providing a vibrant community of RDs for peer support and shared insights.

• Chance to contribute to the creation of educational content and innovative care programs.

• Administrative assistance that enables you to concentrate on patient care.

• Professional Development Reimbursement.

• Paid Sick Leave.